Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Fee (2-year)

INR 1,95,500

Total Fees

INR 1,95,500

AIMS Pune MBA Tourism Hospitality Admission 2027

Event	Date
CAT 2026 Registration Closes	September 15, 2026
CAT 2026 Exam	November 29, 2026
XAT Registration Closes	December 6, 2026
XAT Exam	January 3, 2027
MAH-MBA-CET Registration Closes	February 2027 (Tentative)
MAH-MBA-CET Exam	April 2027 (Tentative)
Academic Session Begins	July 2027 (Tentative)

Admission is through DTE Maharashtra centralized CAP rounds.

Shortlisted candidates attend GD and PI at the AIMS Pune campus.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.

Minimum 50% aggregate marks in graduation (45% for reserved category candidates).

Valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, MAH-MBA-CET, or CMAT is required for admission.

Admission Process

Apply through the DTE Maharashtra CAP portal after result declaration.

Fill in college and course preferences during the CAP choice-filling round.

Receive seat allotment based on merit and CAP round schedule.

Report to AIMS Pune for document verification and group discussion or personal interview.

Complete fee payment to confirm the allotted seat.

✓ Opt for this if

You want a career in hotel management, travel operations, or tourism administration.
You have prior hospitality experience and want a management qualification.
You seek an affordable SPPU-affiliated MBA below INR 2 lakh total fee.
You prefer DTE Maharashtra counselling for transparent seat allotment.

✗ Skip if

You need a dedicated hotel management institute with hotel chain tie-ups.
You want internship placements in five-star hotels built into the programme.
You require a campus in Pune city closer to the hospitality industry hub.
You need a programme with strong average salary from campus recruitment drives.

AIMS Pune MBA Tourism Hospitality Scholarships 2027

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS)	Full tuition fee waiver	Top merit rank holders in MAH-MBA-CET, as per DTE Maharashtra norms
Government of Maharashtra EBC Freeship	Full fee waiver	Economically backward candidates with annual family income up to INR 8 lakh
Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship	As per government norms	SC/ST/OBC/VJ/NT students domiciled in Maharashtra
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Scholarships	As per central government norms	SC/ST/Minority/OBC-NCL students across India

TFWS seats are allocated through the DTE Maharashtra centralized CAP process.

Apply for Maharashtra government scholarships through mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.

AIMS Pune MBA Tourism Hospitality FAQs

Ques. Is AIMS Pune good for MBA Tourism and Hospitality Management?

Ans. Anekant Institute of Management Studies (AIMS) Pune is AICTE-approved, NAAC B++ accredited, and affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University. The MBA in Tourism and Hospitality Management covers hotel operations, event management, travel and tour planning, airline management, and tourism policy. It is suitable for graduates from hospitality, commerce, or any discipline who want to manage operations in the growing Indian tourism and hospitality sector.

Ques. What entrance exams are accepted for MBA Tourism and Hospitality Management at AIMS Pune?

Ans. AIMS Pune accepts CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, MAH-MBA-CET, and CMAT for MBA Tourism and Hospitality Management. MAH-MBA-CET is the primary exam for the DTE Maharashtra CAP counselling process. CAT 2026 registration closes on September 15, 2026, with the exam on November 29, 2026. MAH-MBA-CET for the 2027 intake is expected in April 2027, with registration closing around February 2027.

Ques. What is the total fee for MBA Tourism and Hospitality Management at AIMS Pune?

Ans. The total fee for the two-year MBA in Tourism and Hospitality Management at AIMS Pune is INR 1,95,500. Hostel and mess charges are not included and payable separately to the institute. Eligible students can apply for TFWS, EBC Freeship, or Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship to substantially reduce the net fee payable based on category and income eligibility.

Ques. What are the career options after MBA Tourism and Hospitality from AIMS Pune?

Ans. Graduates of MBA Tourism and Hospitality Management from AIMS Pune can pursue careers as hotel operations managers, travel agency heads, resort managers, airline ground operations executives, tour operators, and event managers. The Maharashtra tourism sector, which includes Pune’s growing MICE segment and pilgrim destinations across the state, offers employment opportunities for trained hospitality management professionals from SPPU-affiliated programmes.

Ques. What scholarships are available for MBA Tourism and Hospitality students at AIMS Pune?

Ans. The DTE Maharashtra Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) provides a full tuition waiver to top MAH-MBA-CET merit holders. The Government of Maharashtra EBC Freeship covers the full fee for students with annual family income up to INR 8 lakh. SC/ST/OBC/VJ/NT students domiciled in Maharashtra can apply via MahaDbt, and NSP central government scholarships are available for eligible students across India.

Ques. Is there a prior hospitality background required for MBA Tourism at AIMS Pune?

Ans. No prior hospitality or tourism work experience is required. Any graduate with a minimum 50% aggregate from a recognised university is eligible to apply, regardless of their undergraduate discipline. Students from commerce, science, arts, and management backgrounds are equally welcome. The programme is structured to provide foundational tourism and hospitality management knowledge to students from all academic backgrounds.